Printings
Kaervek the Merciless
Card Information
Type: Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
Mana Cost: 5
CMC: 7
Part of the Reserved List: No
Color Identity:
Set: Double Masters 2022 (2X2)
Rarity: Rare
Collector Number: 236
Oracle Text
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Kaervek deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to any target.
Format Legalities
Card Rulings
- March 19, 2021
For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
Source: wotc - March 19, 2021
An ability that triggers when a player casts a spell resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
Source: wotc - March 19, 2021
Alternative costs, additional costs, and cost reductions don't change a spell's mana value. Its mana value is still based on its mana cost.
Source: wotc
Price History
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